Buchanan-Blakemore Guest House

Enjoy your stay on campus at the Buchanan-Blakemore Guest House for reservations contact Facilities at 276-944-6242.

Located on the rolling landscape of the College’s historic campus, in a place rich with history and the arts, you will find Emory & Henry’s guest house.

The Buchanan-Blakemore Guest House — located off of Interstate I-81, Exit 26 — offers overnight accommodations for visiting parents, Emory & Henry affiliates and other guests. The house features five bedrooms, a central living room, kitchen, dining area, and a common area.

You will feel right at home walking up to the front entrance at Buchanan Blakemore Guest House.

The staircase entrance at the Buchanan Blakemore Guest House.

The shared living room space of the house.

A shared dining room is available for your use.

A full kitchen is available for use at the house.

Another shared common area to relax in during your stay.

Room 101 features a queen size bed and private bath.

The upstairs hall view of the house.

Room 201 features a queen sized bed with shared bath with Room 204.

Room 204 features a queen size bed with a shared bath with Room 201.

Room 203 features a queen sized bed with use of main bath.

Room 202 features a king size bed and use of main bath.

Photo Album:The Buchanan Blakemore Guest House

History

James Augustus Buchanan commissioned the building of this prestigious home, completed in 1876. The bricks used in its construction were fired in kilns on the property. The exterior walls are three bricks deep, and the interior staircase and banister are solid walnut.

Subsequent to the death of James Augustus Buchanan, the house was conveyed to his daughter, Mary Walker Buchanan Blakemore. Upon her death, the house was left to her only son, John Augustus Blakemore. After John’s death, the house was given to his daughter, Martha Buchanan Blakemore McCrary. In 2006, the house became a contribution to Emory & Henry College.

Contact the Office

To Reserve a Room:

To check availability or reserve a room contact Facilities at 276-944-6242.

Rooms are available on a limited basis and are first come, first served. We are currently accepting visitors by reservation only. A credit card is required as a room guarantee. We can accept MasterCard, Visa, or Discover.

Check in is at 2:00 p.m. the date of arrival and check out is promptly at 11:00 a.m. the date of departure. Check in and out times are in place for cleaning purposes. Additional night stay will be charged to account holders checking out late.